A 19-year-old’s remote control helicopter spiraled out of control and sliced open his head, killing him, at Calvert Vaux Park on Sept. 5. Authorities said Roman Pirozek was flying the aircraft at the ...

Toy remote-controlled helicopters with a battery that can overheat and ignite are among this week’s recalled products. Others include chest freezers that can overheat and ride-on toys that can ...

After a New York teen was killed by his remote control helicopter Thursday, Chicago experts are warning of the risks involved in flying the so-called “toys." “Those are helicopters that are expert ...

The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources wanted to fly a two-pound toy helicopter with a camera attached over remote marshland to monitor invasive species. It was an idea that would save money — ...

The heartbroken father of the teen toy-helicopter enthusiast who died when his remote-control gadget slashed him to death broke down sobbing Friday. “He was a great pilot and a great friend to ...

A 19-year-old man playing with a remote control helicopter in Brooklyn, N.Y., lost control of it, sliced off the top of his own head and died Thursday afternoon, law enforcement officials said. The ...

WASHINGTONWASHINGTON — RadioShack recalled about 6,000 remote-control toy helicopters Tuesday that the electronics retailer said can ignite while being charged. RadioShack Corp. has received one ...

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A New York state agency is requesting a federal recall of a toy helicopter that testing found contains high lead levels. The New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection urged the ...

We first told you about the Griffin Helo TC Helicopter ($50) back in August when the device was first announced, but we’re back with a hands-on look at the tech toy after giving it a whirl in the ...

Toy remote-controlled helicopters with a battery that can overheat and ignite are among this week's recalled products. Others include chest freezers that can overheat and ride-on toys that can ...